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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 58.05 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 58.05 and 27.27 is: 40.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 58.05 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/58.05 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 58.05 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 1,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583.02/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.84

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